The Home Minister made it clear that the IGP did not say that he had received instructions from the government for crossfire or that he wanted to do it himself. Later, an explanation of his statement was also given.

Meanwhile, at that parliamentary committee meeting held under the chairmanship of the Home Minister, views were exchanged with persons who were victims of enforced disappearance, murder and torture over the past 17 years and with representatives of their families. At the meeting, family member of a victim of enforced disappearance and MP Sanjida Islam, Humam Quader Chowdhury and others highlighted their experiences of legal deprivation. At that time, they strongly demanded preventing enforced disappearance by amending the constitution, ensuring speedy justice and rehabilitating the affected families. Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman, Information Minister Andalib Rahman, other members of the committee and relevant senior officials were present at the meeting.